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At a glance
Climate
Tropical
Languages
Mandarin and Taiwanese Hokkien and Amis
Local currency
TWD
(TWD)
Local time
(GMT+8)
Ideal trip length
3–7 days
Cost level
2 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Taitung City
Tap water
Bottled water recommended
Tipping
Not customary
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
75 · Good
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Mochi
A-bai (glutinous rice dumpling)
Peanut brittle
Roselle products
When to visit Taitung
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: October
Busiest: Jul-Aug
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Jan60
Cool, dry
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Feb65
Mild, some rain
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Mar70
Pleasant, warming
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Apr75
Warm, good weather
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May70
Hot, humid
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Jun65
Hot, typhoon risk
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Jul80
Hot, peak season
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Aug75
Hot, typhoon risk
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Sept70
Warm, less rain
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Oct85
Mild, pleasant
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Nov80
Cooler, dry
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Dec70
Cool, dry
Things to do in Taitung
6 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
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Best in the morning
2 places
Taiwan International Balloon Festival
Luye 2 hrs
Witness vibrant hot air balloons soar over Luye Gaotai.
Cycle Taitung Forest Park
Taitung City 2 hrs
Enjoy a leisurely bike ride through serene lakes and green pathways.
Best in the afternoon
2 places
Visit Dulan Sugar Factory
Dulan 2 hrs
Discover an old sugar factory transformed into an arts and crafts hub.
Stroll Mr. Brown Avenue
Chishang 2 hrs
Bike or walk through vast rice paddies, famous for its scenic beauty.
Best in the evening
1 place
Relax at Jhihben Hot Springs
Jhihben 3 hrs
Soak in therapeutic hot springs surrounded by lush mountains.
Any time of day
1 place
Explore Sanxiantai Scenic Area
Chenggong 3 hrs
Walk the iconic arch bridge to a small island with unique rock formations.
Things to book
Tours and activities in Taitung
Guided tours, day trips and tickets to book alongside your stay.
Activity tour
Taiwan Green Island Friendly Snorkeling Experience
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Activity tour
Taiwan Green Island Discovery Inner Space Experience Diving
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Unstructured tour
Taitung Resorts to Kaohsiung Airport (KHH) - Departure Transfer
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Activity tour
Taiwan Green Island Hermit Crab House Agency Experience Activities
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Practical ratings
Our own ratings and key insights for this destination.
Near Taitung
Straight-line distance from the centre of Taitung.
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